Which 9mm or 40S&W auto?

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sundance43.5

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I'm actually in the middle of two conflicts. Should I get a 40 or a 9mm? Also, which one should I get? I have a Ruger .45, so that's covered. Here are the choices I was thinking:

9mm:

Beretta 92fs, blue or stainless

Walther P99

CZ 75


40S&W:

Beretta 96 Brigadier

S&W 4006

???????

Thanks in advance!!!
 
I think you will be very happy with a CZ 75. Great guns for the price. I would go with that first on your list.
 
CZ 75B !

I'm a very happy owner of one, in particular, a 75BD (decocker, DA/SA, no manual safety). You may also want to look at the 75B PCR series, if you're shopping for a carry gun.

:D
 
9m/m, of course,

because 9m/m ammunition is available virtually world
wide*. And with that said, the choice of launch platform's
are plenty; ranging from the less expensive Ruger's and
CZ's, to Browning Hi-Power's, H&K's USP's up to Sig's P225,
P226, P228, P239, and the elite P210. My personal choice
for CCW/self defense is Sig's P228, with high cap mag's.
Today's bullet design's make the 9m/m a good choice
for a wide variety of handgun chore's. And last but not
least, I'm not a big fan of .40 caliber; as a matter of fact;
I would line up with "the bigger is better crowd", by
prefering the time tested .45 ACP.

*World wide as used in the text is meant to include
some third world countries.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
I took my CZ75B out Sunday and put 100 rounds through the .22 Kadet kit and 100 rounds through the 9mm configuration. Both shot fine, but the 9mm shot better than it ever has before. I guess I'm approaching 1000 rounds now and maybe I'm getting used to it, but I was able to make one ragged 3" hole at 20 yards, which for me is VERY good.

I guess my recommendation for you is the CZ, in 9mm or .40.
 
9mm is the way to go. Inexpensive practice & very competent defensive ammo are 2 key attributes for the 9mm round.
As for which pistol...go rent them and shoot them & purchase the one you fit, shoot and prefer. ;)
 
Sundance....

My first question is - what do you want the gun for?

If you decide on the 9mm, I heartily recommend the CZ's. The Ruger semi-auto's offer some decent choices as well, but for pure old classy lines and good looks, the CZ's hard to beat.

The choice between 9mm and .40S&W - if you're considering caliber and knock-down power, consider this. In a recent conversation with one of the folks in charge of firearms selection for one of the KC metro area's larger and better law enforcement departments, he stated that his department's choice of 9mm was based on the fact that "shot placement is more important than caliber". This was recently demonstrated by four area LEO's who fired a total of 44 shots at a BG and scored less than 10 hits. They did, however, do a fine job of spraying stray rounds all over adjacent buildings - walls and windows. Fortunately, no one else was hit.

Food for thought. ;)
 
I would recommend two P99's. One in 9mmx19 and one in .40S&W.
The recent price reduction has made them more affordable than ever before.
The quality of the P99 is first rate and with the three different size backstraps, they will fit any size hand.
The sights that come on the pistol are more than sufficient for an excellent sight picture. They supply three additiional front sight blades of different heights so you can adjust for different amm/bullet weights.
I have three P99's, two 9's and a .40.
Click below to view my P99's and info on the gun itself. :D
 
Another vote for CZ! :)
For carry I would recomend the CZ-75D Compact PCR with alloy frame and decocker, for pure shooting pleasure the new CZ-75B SA full size, all steel, single action is hard to beat - and looks nice too :) Or CZ-85 in satin nickel finnish? ...hmmm ;)
 
I vote for the 9mm P99. Along with the Glock 23, it's one of my all time favorites. I like the Beretta, but it's big for what it is. I don't care much for the S&W Autos because I find their controls spaced too far apart and they are a little stiff. I don't have experience with the CZ's, but I've heard good things.
 
If you want a full size gun, I'd say get a CZ-75 or a Glock 17. Both are tanks and great shooters. Glock has a different trigger though. Try them both before you buy one. If you want a compact, get a glock 19 or a Sig 228. Both are incredibly accurate for compacts and they can usually be found for a decent price. I'd go w/ the 9mm. If you want a bigger bullet, get a .45 ACP.
 
You should be aware that the CZ 75 does not have a hammer drop safety (exceptions made for the PCR and the 75BD, which are equipped with a decocker). On a '75, the safety only engages when the hammer is cocked, which means you can carry cocked and locked. To drop the hammer safely, you need to control the hammer with your thumb while pulling the trigger. Lower the hammer slowly, or you will have a discharge.

If you still like the CZ, there are .40 caliber full-size versions. We're still waiting for the .40 CZ 75 Compact. If that ever lands on our shores, it will be a huge hit.

Consider the SigSauer P228 (9mm) and the P229 (40 cal), too. Great pistols, but pricey.
 
Safeties on a CZ75B

The CZ has a manual safety, safety stop on the hammer and a firing pin block, doesn't have a de-cocker though unless you get the BD version. Decocking a CZ can be done easily, hold the hammer firmly, pull the trigger, as soon as i feel the trigger break I let it go and ease the hammer down. If the hammer slips it won't hit the firing pin because my finger is not holding the trigger to the rear. But this doesn't concern me anyway, as I carry it cocked and locked.
 
The 9mm/40 question is a good one. If you are buying an "all around" gun, target, plinking, hiking, home defense...etc. Buy the 9mm...ammo is WAY cheaper and almost as potent as the 40.
If the gun is a primary defense gun..I would get the 40.

Either way...get a CZ. Whether you want a decocker/fullsize ...the only limiting factor is no Compact/PCR in 40 yet.....you wont regret it.

Shoot well
 
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